Rooting Cuttings!

[Rebekah CarmichaelStudent]

I need to take some herb cuttings, but wonder if it is safe to use a rooting hormone. I heard that medicinal plants that used the rooting hormone shouldn’t be used for a year afterwards. Is that true?

[Elizabeth TurnerStudent]

I can’t answer your question on whether it’s safe to use the plants medicinally within the year, but there are other options to assist in tooting besides just the commercially made rooting hormone. My dad is currently havign a blast propagating all kinds of cuttings from our blackberries and wild grapes, and he has been using the commercially made hormone. But yesterday, he came across a stand of willow trees and is going to be making some willow tea to use as a rooting aid on his next round of cuttings. So depending on the reasons for not using the plant in the first year (whether it’s waiting for potentially harmful compounds to dissipate or whether it’s just letting the plant fully establish) alternative whole plant hormone options may help you out.

[Rebekah CarmichaelStudentTopic Author]

Thank you for your reply I wasn’t aware of natural rooting methods I’ll have to look into that thanks!

[Helen JonasStudent]

I’v also heard you can dip the cutting in cinnamon as a rooting hormone. check on that one.

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